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Misquoted

Part of speech: verb

Sense: to quote someone inaccurately or incorrectly

Usage: The term "misquoted" is used when someone attributes a statement or quote to a person but changes the words or context, resulting in an inaccurate representation of what was originally said.

Sample sentences:

1. She misquoted the famous author in her article, changing the meaning of his words entirely.
2. Don't trust that newspaper article, they often misquote sources to make their stories more sensational.
3. The journalist was accused of misquoting the politician during the interview, leading to a public controversy.

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